APTIS Listening Skills 2

Question 1

You hear a conversation between two colleagues discussing a project deadline. The man says he is 'snowed under' with work this week. What does this expression mean?

Accepted Answer

He is very busy and has too much to do

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He is working outdoors in cold weather

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He is struggling to understand his tasks

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He has finished all his work early

Question 2

In an APTIS listening task, you hear a radio programme about environmental issues. The presenter says local authorities 'should have acted sooner' on pollution. What does this tell you about the presenter's opinion?

Accepted Answer

The presenter thinks local authorities responded too late

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The presenter believes local authorities did the right thing

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The presenter is uncertain about what authorities should do

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The presenter thinks pollution is not a serious issue

Question 3

You listen to a talk about healthy eating habits. The speaker mentions 'a balanced diet' several times. What is the speaker's main purpose in repeating this phrase?

Accepted Answer

To emphasise the importance of eating a variety of nutritious foods

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To confuse the audience with technical nutritional terms

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To describe a specific meal plan the audience should follow

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To compare different types of diets from around the world

Question 4

During a listening task, you hear two people discussing a film. One person says, 'I wasn't that impressed, to be honest.' What is this person expressing?

Accepted Answer

Mild disappointment with the film

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Strong enthusiasm for the film

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Complete indifference about the film

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Anger towards the other person

Question 5

You hear an announcement at a train station: 'The 14:35 service to Manchester is running approximately twenty minutes behind schedule.' What should a passenger travelling to Manchester do?

Accepted Answer

Wait on the platform as the train will arrive about twenty minutes late

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Board a different train immediately as this service is cancelled

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Ask a member of staff whether the train has been permanently delayed

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Leave the station and return the following day

Question 6

In a listening extract, a woman says she has 'mixed feelings' about her new job. What does this suggest about her attitude?

Accepted Answer

She has both positive and negative feelings about the job

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She is completely satisfied with every aspect of the job

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She has decided she does not want to keep the job

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She feels neutral and has no strong opinion about the job